Letter
John Buford to George G. Meade, October 24, 1863
HEADQUARTERS FIRST CAVALRY DIVISION,
October 24, 1863.
October 24, 1863.
In obedience to instructions just received, I have the honor to report that I have equipped and available for duty 2,000 men and horses. One-half of these, in my opinion, are not fit for arduous duty, being poor in flesh and leg-weary. It is impossible to ascertain the number of diseased horses, for the disease is on the increase daily, and to feed them here with grain alone is impossible with my po means of transportation.
The Third Brigade, which crossed at Germanna Mills with 1,488 men to-day, can only turn out 850 men mounted. The First Brigade is better off ; can show 1,200 men and fair horses.
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JNO. BUFORD,
Brigadier-General of Volunteers.
(Sub-inclosure No. 2.]
Brigadier-General of Volunteers.
(Sub-inclosure No. 2.]
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: Jno. Buford reports to George G. Meade that only 2,000 cavalrymen are equipped for duty, with many horses and men unfit for hard service due to poor condition and disease.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 29, Part 1
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